Is a 30-Minute Layover Enough at HOU?
William P. Hobby — Houston
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High Risk — 51% miss rate
Probably not — a 30 minutes layover at HOU means roughly a 51% chance of missing your flight.
51%
Miss Rate
80%
On-Time Rate
55m
Avg Delay
Why 30 Minutes Is High Risk at HOU
A 30-minute connection at HOU is very risky. There's roughly a 51% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 113 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
·Airport reliability: HOU has a 80% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: HOU requires at least 60 minutes for domestic connections. You have 30.
−High average delay: When flights are late at HOU, the average delay is 55 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at HOU
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 30-minute layover is 30 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 113+ minute layovers at HOU
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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